Sermons

Either way, I wanted to make some of my old sermons available to you. Click on the links below for the sermon series you would like to read. Several of the sermons even have accompanying audio!

And one other thing… my theology has changed a lot since I preached these sermons (which is one reason I am not a pastor today…), and so if you read something that contradicts something I wrote elsewhere on this site, just grin and enjoy it. Who knows? Maybe you will agree with the “Old Me” more than the “New Me”! See my blog series on theology for more.

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I have a question regarding sin, when God created the angels did he create them with sin in them and did he create humans in the same fashion as them, that is to say how did sin come to them if God said that His creation was good?

No, God did not create angels with sin in them, nor humans. Sin came about because God gave to angels and humans the wonderful gift of freedom. God did not create us to be robots, but gave us some of His own freedom so that we could make genuine choices to love and serve Him. Of course, with that freedom comes the risk of using it to choose things that are contrary to God’s will. That is where sin came from.

Was thrilled to find your blog. You might remember me with the last name Egleston. I have often wondered what you and Wendy were up to now. I am looking forward to reading some of your books. I understand exactly what you are about now and quite honestly, happy to hear it. I would love to hear from you. Please contact me at my e-mail.

the whole thing written under God Wants You to Know He Loves You and The God you Hate… God Hates Too are those truely gods own utterences?those words and that assurance from god is really very comforting but i was wondering if god really means it or is just putforth by u sir to make one feel comfortable and less terrible.

Just finished your podcast on Genesis 1:5. You filled in a hole in my understanding. I could not bring myself to believe that the world was created in six – 24 hour periods, neither was I a believer in the big bang theory. Your explanation of Genesis is excellent and is starting to put in line what I have thought for a long time but never had confirmation and insight. Thank you and looking forward to studying your podcast and books. Chuck

I’ve heard ministers say they don’t know how we get 3 days with a Friday Crucifixion”. A lot of people have asked that same question.

I don’ see this as a salvation issue, like being born of the Holy Spirit

Let share something about Lexicons: Most of the words in a greek lexicon are in the nominative And it’s to the person to know the Greek well enough to take in account the different case endings In the following article if you go on only the way it’s listed in the lexicon you’ll find σάββατον. You’ll miss the full meaning if you neglect the case endings.

The first σαββάτων being genitive belonging to the women mentioned in the text. Plural applies to the plural 2 or more Sabbaths.

But/now after their Sabbaths. These are 2 Sabbaths back to back. One Annual aka first day of Unleavened bread (one of the annual sabbaths) and the other weekly. John 19:31 refers to that annual as a high day. That first Sabbath was first day of unleavened bread an annual Holy Day and the last sabbath ( a weekly) Holy day. During the days of unleavened bread work was allowed on the 5 days in between if there wasn’t a weekly Sabbath in between. Different years the days of unleavened bread fell on different days of the week.

The women made spices and rested on the Sabbath. Luke 23:56 Mark when the Sabbath was over the women bought spices.

To most these 2 scriptures seem contradictory. I think the first one women started but couldn’t finish their buying because the sabbaths cut them off. The second Jewish law allowed them finish in the night.

ἐπιφώσκω began to dawn (toward) μίαν σαββάτων first of Sabbaths or first day from the weekly sabbath.

Now those women came very early hints they were running out time to apply the spices. Their 2 Sabbaths (annual + weekly) back to back that week had delayed it.

What if those two Sabbaths weren’t back to back and Friday was a work day? I think they would’ve took advantage of it.

Now could it be Wednesday? I remember a minister of COG7 telling me to prove for myself “He rose Saturday-evening at sunset.” No way!

As I studied it several unforgettable things showed up.

A great earthquake.

The angel’s countenance was like lightning and his garment white as snow:

Roman guards were so afraid of the angel they shook and became like dead.

Bold!, Jesus met them! saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

And they departed quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy. (Imagine the joy we would have after thinking our great Messiah was dead but now found Him alive)

These are very unforgettable!

Now how could women who had seen what you just read and come back the next morning Their Joy turned to weeping and asking who is going to roll the stone away?

Next is the men on the road to Emmaus is clearly late Sunday saying this is the third day. This

conflicts with Wednesday Advocates as their third day is daylight Saturday.

Next if Wednesday is the 14th day when the Passover eaten counting back to the 10th when the lamb was picked it falls on their weekly Sabbath. What did Christ do that day? It was the Triumphal Entry day when He drove out the money changers which was forbidden selling on the Sabbath. So Wednesday doesn’t fit.

Thursday clearly fits!

Don’t let someone tell you this is a salvation issue, like being born of the Holy Spirit.

On judgment day I think we’ll find we’re a long way from perfect but hoping we’llFind grace

For all have sinned and all fall short of the glory of God so there is no difference between a gay person or a straight one we all are sinners.romans 10:9 The word says if we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that Jesus was raised from the dead then we shall be saved.Our sin is cancelled our debt is paid in full through Christ.I dont know you or your situation but may the Lord reveal to you the deeper truths you are looking for.What i do know is that he loves you and died for you so that you would have life more abundantly.brentnz

Femi i have thinking i only answered half your question as i needed to think about it and ask the Lord for direction firstly it is not sin that keEps us out of heaven as Jesus paid the price for all of us.What keeps people out of heaven is that once receiving Jesus do nothing with there faith it is life a living thing and as we use it so that we become like Christ.Knowing Christ is not enough we need to follow him and grow in him if you are doing that yes you will go to heaven whether you still struggle with issues in your christian walk.In Christ we are overcomers more than conquerers

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